Punjab and Haryana High Court
Advocates Harmeet Grewal, Deepinder Nalwa Sworn In As Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court
Advocates Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa were sworn in as Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday (February 17).On February 12, an official notification issued by the Union Law Ministry stated that in exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint them...
Constable Recruitment | Haryana Govt Can't Ask For Fresh Backward Class Certificate At Second Stage Of Selection: P&H High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the Haryana Staff Service Commission (HSSC) cannot ask for latest Backward Class (BC) certificate at the second stage of selection process when the certificate is filed at the time of Common Eligibility Test (CET).Justice Jagmohan Bansal said, "In the absence of particular date in the rules or advertisement, last date prescribed...
'Homage' To Deceased Singer: Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Author Of Book On Sidhu Moosewala In Defamation Case
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to the author of a book based on deceased Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's life account, in a defamation case.A complaint was filed by Moosewala's father against the author–Manjinder Singh who wrote the book 'The Real Reason Why Legend Died' under sections 451, 406(criminal breach of trust), and 380(theft) of the Indian...
MV Act | 'Victim Deprived Of Compensation For Over 20 Yrs, Our System Responsible For Delay': Punjab & Haryana HC Awards ₹1.3 Crore As Damages
Observing that the judicial system needs self-assessment as it was "responsible" for a delay of 24 years to decide "just compensation" to a road accident victim suffering pelvic fracture urethral injury, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has awarded the claimant Rs.1.3 Crores in compensation.The Court enhanced the compensation from Rs.7 lakhs awarded by the Tribunal to Rs.1.3 Crores to the...
High Court Summons Punjab's Principal Jail Secretary Over Failure To File Compliance Report On Directions To Release Prisoners On Parole
The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Punjab's Principal Secretary Jails to remain present in the Court on the next date of hearing, to explain as to why the report in compliance of various directions issued by full bench for parole release of inmates was not filed.A full bench in September, 2024 while issuing slew of direction on release of the inmates on parole had...
Adoption Of Hindu Child In Hindu Family Can Be Done Without Registered Deed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday observed that the adoption of a Hindu child in Hindu family under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act can be done even without registered deed.The case pertains to compassionate appointment in Railways, of an adoptive daughter whose appointment was denied because in Class 10th certificate names of her biological parents were reflected instead...
High Court Orders Action Against 4,000 Illegal Constructions In Gurugram's DLF City
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a writ of mandamus to the Haryana state authorities, asking them to take “prompt action” against over 4,000 unauthorized constructions in Gurugram's DLF City, within two months.The Court took note of local administration's involvement in allowing “land mafias” to construct unauthorised buildings which are comping up at...
Accused Fled To America To Evade Trial, Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes Cost In US Dollars
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has imposed a cost of $10,000 US dollar cost on an accused, who fled to America after obtaining bail in 2004 so as to evade trial in a fraud case for "almost 20 years."Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "There is no denial to the fact that due to petitioner's act, delay has occurred in trial proceedings and has caused prejudice to the other side and to...
Prospective Home Buyers Can Also Approach RERA For Remedies: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that home buyers who have deposited certain amount and are prospective allottees can also filed complaint in Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for redressal of grievances. The Court rejected the contention of a Real Estate Company that the complainants are not home buyers or allottees because the project is not in existence and they...
Why Reservation For Disabled Lawyers Not Provided In Haryana AG Law Officers Selection: High Court Asks
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has asked the Haryana Government why reservation under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 has not been directed in the Haryana Advocate General Law Officers posts.The Officer of Advocate General has recently invited application for Law officers. However number of posts or reservation has not been specified in the notification.Justice...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds ₹50K Cost On Bank For 17 Years Of Silence On Retired Employee's Plea Seeking Release Of Gratuity
The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld cost of Rs.50,000 imposed on Punjab & Sind Bank over failure to file reply for 17 years in a plea filed by a retired employee seeking release of gratuity.The bank had moved an appeal against the order of a single judge who had expressed "shock" to find that the plea was pending since 2005 because the bank failed to file reply for 17...
Self-Inculpatory Statement Given In Lie Detector Test Can't Be Used As Material Evidence Against Accused: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that self-incriminatory statement given by an accused while being subjected to lie-detector test cannot be used against him as a "material evidence".A division bench of Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill and Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi clarified that "conducting of lie a detector test is merely an aid in investigation in case the accused discloses any...